Month: June 2019

Recently a Winter Park man pled guilty to federal charges of distributing child pornography and enticing minors to send more images via the online messaging app Kik. The defendant faces a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison. Homeland Security agents in the Orlando area successfully followed up on a tip …

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The first thing that may come to mind when you hear the term double jeopardy is a high stakes TV game show, but it adopts a completely different meaning in the criminal justice system. Double jeopardy is a clause in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that protects individuals from being tried twice for …

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Have you ever been walking in the mall and someone bumps into you, but for some reason, you find yourself saying sorry? Afterward you may wonder to yourself, “Why did I apologize for something that clearly wasn’t my fault?” You’re not crazy. It’s human nature to wish the best for others. So when your vehicle …

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As someone facing criminal charges, you have the right to legal counsel. This individual’s job is to analyze your case and advise you on the most favorable course of action. In order to do so, however, you must first discuss the details of what occurred. This is where many people get caught up. Should I …

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“And the rockets red glare! The bombs bursting in air!” Excuse the excitement, but Fourth of July is just around the corner and the patriotism is palpable. Red, white, and blue plastic plates and U.S.A. flag napkins are selling out all around the nation as people prepare to put their American pride on display. The …

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